A check at Toad Holes Beck revealed no sign of the Lesser Whitethroat …which was a disappointment. However, on a better note Long tailed Tits have successfully bred with at least 9 Juvs seen. A Chiffchaff was observed feeding young…
Another Lesser Whitethroat…
Found another a male Lesser Whitethroat at Toad Holes Beck on 21/5. Went down to the site this morning and the bird appears to trying to attract a mate…so watch this space… Also seen were a pair of Grey Wagtails,…
Lesser Whitethroat…
A male Lesser Whitethroat was in full song this morning at the top end of Toad Holes beck this morning. Sadly this bird could well be a passage bird rather than a male seeking territory.
Jays just keep coming!
More Jays today with a party of 21 moving S, 2 E, and 5 N with 3 birds present at the watch point……A nice moment was seeing a common Snipe coming in from the S only to drop down in…
Goldcrest in song!
The Goldcrest is mainly a passage bird here due to lack of suitable habitat. However there is a developing patch of pines in our recording area and this morning a male Goldcrest was in full song at this location which…
Blackcap’s arrive!
Two male Blackcaps were at Toad Holes beck this morning both feeding together. Also there was 4 Chiffchaff and a single song thrush. The Fisherman’s pond at Toad Holes Beck has been drained and will be restocked. I just…
Mute Swans on the move!
Three adult Mute swans moved S/W over Caldene Fields this morning. First thought they were the now resident birds from nearby Harold Park but they circled gained height and flew off south… Given these recent easterly wind I still have…
